Are You Affected by an Alcoholic Brother or Sister?
Has your brother or sister ever called you late at night, drunk, asking you for money or a place to stay? It can be painful to witness the downward spiral of a sibling suffering from alcoholism. As a family disease, alcoholism takes its toll on every family member in a different way. So, if someone close to you drinks too much, why not explore the help offered by Al-Anon Family Groups?
I Finally Got It!
“Al‑Anon saved my life.” I was in and out of Al‑Anon meetings for years. I rarely ever saw other
Al-Anon is Gentle
It is a typical day at the practice. I prepare the materials for the substance abuse support group and
No One Deserves My Love as Much as I Do
I went to my first meeting the same day my doctor suggested it. It couldn’t have come at
I came for a quick fix and found a way of life
As I look back, when I walked through the doors of Al‑Anon, I had planned to stay long
I finally gathered enough courage to go into the meeting
My first Al‑Anon meeting was the one I didn’t attend. I sat in my car outside the building
After brother’s treatment, woman finds support in Al-Anon
After brother’s treatment, woman finds support in Al-Anon When the court ordered my brother to enter a
I found true peace
When I came to Al‑Anon, I was angry and frustrated about so many things. Guilt motivated most of
Newcomer struggles with guilt—second time around
Many years ago, my sister asked me to take her to an A.A. meeting. Whoa! I could never
I Stopped Hiding Behind the Masks
My oldest daughter and I were driving past the house where we had lived until she was eight
Learning how to open my heart
My older brother was diagnosed with cirrhosis and hepatitis C. Even with my own health issues, I felt
Al-Anon member shares her experiences dealing with family members’ alcoholism
Julie, an active Al-Anon member shares her experiences dealing with alcoholism in loved ones, and how Al-Anon helped. Locate
First Al-Anon meeting expectations
Ann, Linda and Betty, all active Al-Anon members, discuss what they expected to find at their first Al-Anon